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TROUBLESHOOTING
THERE IS AN ACCESSORY MISSING  
Check the contents on the back of the box.
WHY DOES THE MACHINE HAVE NO POWER?
 • The battery is not fitted correctly. See ASSEMBLY page 7.
 • The battery has no charge. See CHARGING THE BATTERY page 6.
 • The motor thermostat may have tripped. Empty the dirt water tank and check for blockages.  
Clean the filter and allow the machine to cool for approximately 1 hour. If you have washed the filter 
and separator, wait 24 hours to fully dry before placing back on the machine. See CLEANING THE 
FILTER AND SEPARATOR page 11.
 • The brushroll motor sensor has been activated. To reset remove the brushroll and clear any 
obstruction. Wait 1 minute before refitting the brushroll. Switch the machine on and recline.  
See REMOVING AND ADVANCED CLEANING OF THE BRUSHROLL page 13.
WHY WON’T THE MACHINE PICK UP?
 • The float in the dirty water tank may have been activated. Empty the dirty water tank and wait for  
the float to settle before re-starting the machine. See EMPTYING THE DIRTY WATER TANK page 10. 
 • The brushroll cover may not be correctly fitted. See REMOVING AND ADVANCED CLEANING OF 
THE BRUSHROLL page 13.
 • The dirty water tank may not be assembled correctly or the lid may not be pushed down securely. 
See EMPTYING THE DIRTY WATER TANK page 10.
 • Check for blockages and clear. See CHECKING FOR BLOCKAGES page 14 and MACHINE RINSE 
AND BRUSHROLL QUICK CLEAN page 12.
 • Check the filter located on the dirty water tank lid for dirt and debris. The filter should be washed 
after every use and replaced every 6 months. See CLEANING THE FILTER page 11. 
 • Check the separator for dirt and debris and clean if necessary. SEE CLEANING THE SEPARATOR 
page 11.
WHY WON’T THE WATER/SOLUTION DISPENSE?
 • Squeeze the trigger on the handle to release water and solution.
 • Make sure the water/solution tank is fitted securely. See FILLING THE WATER/SOLUTION TANK 
page 8.
 • The water/solution tank valve may be stuck. Hold the water/solution tank over the sink and press the 
valve underneath to release.
 • The water/solution tank is empty. Refill the tank. See FILLING THE WATER/SOLUTION TANK page 8.
WHY WON’T THE BRUSHROLL TURN?
 • The machine is not reclined. Place your foot on the base and pull the handle backwards to recline. 
See OPERATION page 9.
 • The brushroll may be obstructed or may not be correctly fitted. See REMOVING AND ADVANCED 
CLEANING OF THE BRUSHROLL page 13.
WHY IS THERE A FLASHING WHITE LIGHT ON THE HANDLE?
 • The brushroll motor sensor has been activated. To reset remove the brushroll and clear any 
obstruction. Wait 1 minute before refitting the brushroll. Switch the machine on and recline. See 
OPERATION page 9 and REMOVING AND ADVANCED CLEANING OF THE BRUSHROLL page 13.